US Bridges

SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.21 over Yellow Bank

Fair

Phillips County, Arkansas · 0.21 Miles East of SH 44 · Structure no. 000000000006248

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.21 over Yellow Bank is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.21 over Yellow Bank in Phillips County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesSH-20/SEC-1/L-0.21
CrossesYellow Bank
Location0.21 Miles East of SH 44
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates34.30714, -90.84821
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2018)
Projected traffic411 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.21 over Yellow Bank built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.21 over Yellow Bank in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.21 over Yellow Bank carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.21 over Yellow Bank?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH-20/SEC-1/L-0.21 over Yellow Bank?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.